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Salvia officinalis

Garden or Common Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This shrubby perennial will grow 1'-3' tall and 1'-2.5' wide. It has gray green leaves that are white and hairy underneath and clusters of bluish purple flowers that bloom in late spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green, Purple, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.